How severe is CVE-2020-16232?

CVE-2020-16232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-16232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16232?

CVE-2020-16232 affects Yokogawa Widefield3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16232?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-16232 published?

CVE-2020-16232 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16232

CVE-2020-16232 is a low-severity vulnerability in Yokogawa Widefield3 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Yokogawa Widefield3
Published: 2022-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Yokogawa WideField3 R1.01 - R4.03, a buffer overflow could be caused when a user loads a maliciously crafted project file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16232?: In Yokogawa WideField3 R1.01 - R4.03, a buffer overflow could be caused when a user loads a maliciously crafted project file.
How severe is CVE-2020-16232?: CVE-2020-16232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-16232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16232?: CVE-2020-16232 affects Yokogawa Widefield3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-16232 published?: CVE-2020-16232 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:widefield3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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